Multifida Cinquefoil (Potentilla multifida)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Potentilla multifida is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. Starchy. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountainous regions in Europe. Alpine valleys, meadows on mountain slopes, sandy riverbanks, ravines and forest edges at elevations of 700 - 5000 metres in northern China. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)